To create a positive and nurturing working culture and environment, it’s essential to equip employees with the skills and knowledge to promote the importance of mental health in the workplace while breaking the stigma surrounding seeking mental health assistance. This involves implementing initiatives and programs that support and care for employees’ mental health and well-being, as well as strategies to enhance overall well-being, job satisfaction, presenteeism, and productivity. Providing resources and workshops to raise awareness and teach coping strategies for mental health issues among employees is crucial.

Additionally, assistance in developing policies to prevent burnout, tools for implementing wellness programs promoting healthy lifestyles, and strategies for normalizing open communication about mental health and uncomfortable topics like grief, sexuality, and emotions with corporate counsellors, all contribute to fostering a safe environment where employees feel free from judgment and breaches of confidentiality.